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Share a USB Printer

The ReadySHARE Printer utility lets you share a USB printer that is connected to the USB port on your modem router.

You can share this USB printer among the Windows and Mac computers on your network.

This chapter contains the following sections:

• Install the Printer Driver and Cable the Printer on page 183

• Download the ReadySHARE Printer Utility on page 183

• Install the ReadySHARE Printer Utility on page 183

• Use the Shared Printer on page 186

• View or Change the Status of a Printer on page 187

• Use the Scan Feature of a Multifunction USB Printer on page 187

• Manage the NETGEAR USB Control Center Settings on page 189

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- Table of Contents3
Chapter 1 Hardware Overview of the Modem Router11
- Unpack Your Modem Router11
- Attach the Antennas11
- Top Panel with Leds12
- Back Panel with Ports, Buttons, Connectors, and Switch15
- USB Ports on the Left Panel16
- Esata Port on the Right Panel16
- Connect an Esata Device17
- Bottom Panel Product Label17
Chapter 2 Install and Access the Modem Router and Its Network20
Position Your Modem Router20
- Install and Access the Modem Router and Its Network20
Connect to the Modem Router21
- Connect to the Modem Router through an Ethernet Cable21
- Join the Wifi Network of the Modem Router21
  - Manual Method21
  - Wi-Fi Protected Setup Method22
- Types of Logins22
- Automatic Internet Setup23
Set up Your Modem Router for DSL Service24
- DSL Service24
- Cable the Modem Router for DSL Service and Access the Modem Router24
Set up the Modem Router for Cable or Fiber Service32
- Log in to the Modem Router after Setup to View or Change Settings38
Change the Language40
Change the Admin Password40
Set up Password Recovery41
Let the Modem Router Automatically Update Its Firmware42
Access the Modem Router with the NETGEAR Genie App42
Chapter 3 Manage the Internet Settings Manually45
Use the Internet Setup Wizard after Initial Setup45
- Manage the Internet Settings Manually45
Manually Set up an ADSL Internet Connection50
- Specify an ADSL Connection Without a Login50
- Specify an ADSL Connection with a Login and Pppoa or Pppoe Service55
Manually Set up a VDSL Internet Connection59
- Specify a VDSL Connection Without a Login59
- Specify a VDSL Connection with a Login and Pppoe Service64
Manually Set up a Cable or Fiber Internet Connection68
- Specify a Cable or Fiber Connection Without a Login68
- Specify a Cable or Fiber Connection with a Login and Pppoe Service72
- Specify a Cable or Fiber Connection with a Login and PPTP or L2TP Service77
Specify an Ipv6 Internet Connection80
- Ipv6 Internet Connections and Ipv6 Addresses80
- Set up an Ipv6 Connection through Auto Detect81
- Set up an Ipv6 6To4 Tunnel Connection83
- Set up an Ipv6 Pass-Through Connection85
- Set up an Ipv6 Fixed Connection85
- Set up an Ipv6 DHCP Connection87
- Set up an Ipv6 Pppoe Connection89
- Set up an Ipv6 Connection through Auto Config91
Manage the MTU Size93
- MTU Concepts93
- Change the MTU Size94
Chapter 4 Manage the Basic Wifi Network Settings97
- Manage the Basic Wifi Settings and Wifi Security of the Main Network97
- Use WPS to Add a Device to the Wifi Network108
  - Use WPS with the Push Button Method108
  - Use WPS with the PIN Method109
- Manage the Basic Wifi Settings and Wifi Security of the Guest Network110
- Control the Wifi Radios115
  - Use the Wifi On/Off Button115
  - Enable or Disable the Wifi Radios115
Chapter 5 Control Access to the Internet118
Set up Parental Controls118
Allow or Block Access to Your Network119
- Enable and Manage Network Access Control119
- Manage Network Access Control Lists121
  - Add Devices to or Remove Them from the Blocked List121
  - Add Devices to or Remove Them from the Allowed List123
Use Keywords to Block Internet Sites124
- Set up Blocking125
- Remove a Keyword or Domain from the Blocked List126
- Remove All Keywords and Domains from the Blocked List127
- Specify a Trusted Computer127
Manage Simple Outbound Firewall Rules for Services and Applications128
- Add an Outbound Firewall Rule129
- Add an Outbound Firewall Rule for a Custom Service or Application130
- Change an Outbound Firewall Rule133
- Remove an Outbound Firewall Rule134
Set up a Schedule for Keyword Blocking and Outbound Firewall Rules134
Set up Security Event Email Notifications136
Chapter 6 Optimize Performance140
- Use Dynamic Qos to Optimize Internet Traffic Management140
- Manage Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service144
- Manage Beamforming146
- Improve Network Connections with Universal Plug and Play146
Chapter 7 Share a Storage Device149
- Connect an Esata Device to the Modem Router149
- USB Device Requirements149
- Connect a USB Device to the Modem Router149
  - Share a Storage Device149
- Access a Storage Device Connected to the Modem Router150
  - Access the Storage Device from a Windows Computer150
  - Access the Storage Device from a Mac151
- Back up Windows Computers with Readyshare Vault151
- Back up Mac Computers with Time Machine152
- Manage Access to a Storage Device154
- Enable FTP Access Within Your Network157
- View Network Folders on a Device158
- Add a Network Folder on a Storage Device159
  - Change a Network Folder, Including Read and Write Access, on a USB Drive162
- Approve Storage Devices163
- Safely Remove a USB Device165
Chapter 8 Manage Dynamic DNS and Access Storage Devices through the167
Internet167
- Set up and Manage Dynamic DNS168
- Access Storage Devices through the Internet172
Chapter 9 Use the Modem Router as a Media Server177
- Specify Readydlna Media Server Settings177
- Rescan the Media Files for Content177
  - Use the Modem Router as a Media Server177
- Play Music from a Storage Device with Itunes Server178
- Play Media from a USB Device on Tivo180
Chapter 10 Share a USB Printer183
Install the Printer Driver and Cable the Printer183
Download the Readyshare Printer Utility183
Install the Readyshare Printer Utility183
- Share a USB Printer183
Use the Shared Printer186
- Manually Connect and Print186
- Print and Release the Printer186
View or Change the Status of a Printer187
Use the Scan Feature of a Multifunction USB Printer187
Manage the NETGEAR USB Control Center Settings189
- Turn off Automatic Startup of the NETGEAR USB Control Center189
- Change the NETGEAR USB Control Center Language190
- Specify the Time-Out190
Chapter 11 Manage the WAN and LAN Network Settings192
Change the Physical WAN Connection Preference192
Enable Bridge Mode for IPTV Devices192
- Manage the WAN and LAN Network Settings192
Enable and Configure a VLAN194
Set up a Bridge for a Port Group or VLAN Tag Group197
- Set up a Bridge for a Port Group198
- Set up a Bridge for a VLAN Tag Group199
Manage the WAN Security Settings201
Set up a Default DMZ Server202
Manage IGMP Proxying203
Manage NAT Filtering203
Manage the SIP Application-Level Gateway204
Manage the Modem Router's LAN IP Address Settings205
Manage the Router Information Protocol Settings206
Manage the DHCP Server Address Pool207
Manage Reserved LAN IP Addresses208
- Reserve a LAN IP Address208
- Change a Reserved IP Address209
- Remove a Reserved IP Address Entry210
Disable the Built-In DHCP Server210
Change the Modem Router's Device Name211
Set up and Manage Custom Static Routes212
- Set up a Static Route212
- Change a Static Route214
- Remove a Static Route215
Chapter 12 Manage the Modem Router and Monitor the Traffic217
Update the Firmware of the Modem Router217
- Check for New Firmware and Update the Modem Router217
- Manage the Modem Router and Monitor the Traffic217
- Manually Upload New Firmware and Update the Modem Router218
Manage the Configuration File of the Modem Router219
- Back up the Settings219
- Restore the Settings220
Recover the Admin Password221
Return the Modem Router to Its Factory Default Settings221
- Use the Reset Button222
- Erase the Settings222
Disable LED Blinking or Turn off Leds223
View the Status and Statistics of the Modem Router224
- View Information about the Modem Router and the Internet and Wifi Settings224
- View the Traffic Statistics229
- Change the Traffic Statistics Polling Frequency230
- View, Renew, or Release the TCP/IP Internet Connection231
- View, Establish, or Terminate the Pppoe or Pppoa Internet Connection232
- View, Establish, or Terminate the PPTP or L2TP Internet Connection233
View Devices Currently on the Network234
Manage the Activity Log235
- View the Logs235
- Specify Which Activities Are Logged237
- Monitor and Meter Internet Traffic237
Manage the Modem Router Remotely243
Chapter 13 Manage the Advanced Wifi Features247
Set up a Wifi Schedule247
- Manage the Advanced Wifi Features247
Manage the WPS Settings249
Manage Advanced Wifi Settings250
Set up the Modem Router as a Wifi Access Point Only252
Set up a Wifi Bridge253
Chapter 14 Use VPN to Access Your Network258
- Set up a VPN Connection258
- Use a VPN Tunnel on a Windows Computer262
- Use VPN to Access the Modem Router's USB Device and Media from a Windows Computer264
- Use VPN to Access Your Internet Service at Home264
Chapter 15 Manage Port Forwarding and Port Triggering267
- Manage Port Forwarding to a Local Server for Services and Applications268
- Manage Port Triggering for Services and Applications273
Chapter 16 Troubleshooting282
- Reboot the Modem Router from Its Web Page282
- Quick Tips for Troubleshooting282
- Troubleshoot with the Leds284
- You Cannot Log in to the Modem Router286
- Troubleshoot the Internet Connection286
- Changes Are Not Saved290
- Troubleshoot the Wifi Connectivity291
- Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility291
  - Test the LAN Path to Your Modem Router291
  - Test the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device292
Chapter 17 Supplemental Information294
- Factory Settings295
- Technical Specifications297

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